South Africa: Transport services inflation
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The most recent value is 12.5 percent as of June 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 9.29 percent. Historically, the average for South Africa from January 2009 to June 2026 is 4.55 percent. The minimum of -7.57 percent was recorded in May 2020, while the maximum of 24.57 percent was reached in July 2022.
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- Definition: Percent change in the inflation for transport compared to the same month last year. Transport services refer to the commercial movement of passengers or freight for hire and reward across various modes: road, rail, air, sea, and inland waterways. The sector includes logistics, courier operations, and infrastructural support.
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| Recent values | South Africa: Transport services inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jun | 12.5 |
| 2026 May | 9.29 |
| 2026 Apr | 4.78 |
| 2026 Mar | -1.58 |
| 2026 Feb | -1.98 |
| 2026 Jan | -0.2 |
| 2025 Dec | 1 |
| 2025 Nov | 0.7 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 3.2 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 16.1825 | 8/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 4,889.29 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 219.2759 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.75 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 4.98 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 3.56 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 12.50 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 1.57 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 5.08 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Health care inflation | 3.64 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 5.36 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | 1.19 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Housing inflation | 4.13 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 2,626.80 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 2,626.80 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 2,332.03 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 8.12 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 11.25 | 11/2024 | percent |
| Policy rate | 7.00 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 33.50 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 8.30 | Q4/2025 | percent |